Senate Introduces Bill Aimed at Lowering Insulin Prices
A bipartisan bill was introduced to the Senate to reduce the soaring price of insulin for patients on both Medicare and private insurance plans.
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Efficacy of GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss in Adults Without Diabetes
Author reviews the pathophysiology of obesity including the role of incretin hormones and the mechanism of action, efficacy, and safety of GLP-1 receptor agonists as antiobesity medications.
Endocrine Society Issues New Guidelines for Hospitalized Patients With Diabetes
New guidelines for hospitalized patients with diabetes emphasize goal-directed glycemic management, continuous glucose monitoring, and use of insulin pumps to improve outcomes and reduce the likelihood of readmission.
Obesity in Adolescence Linked to Type 1 Diabetes in Adulthood
Adolescent obesity is correlated with both adult-onset type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Metformin, Lifestyle Changes Cut Risk for T2DM, But Not CVD
No reduction seen in first occurrence of nonfatal MI, stroke, or CV death with either metformin or lifestyle intervention vs placebo.
Risk for Hospitalization for Heart Failure Down With SGLT-2i Treatment for T2D
Researchers conducted a population-based cohort study involving patients with T2D aged 18 years and older initiating treatment with SGLT-2i or metformin.
Risk for Type 1 MI Hospitalization Increased With Prediabetes
Younger adults with prediabetes have increased odds of T1MI, but do not have increased risk for MACCE.
AHA Outlines Strategies to Improve Nutrition Security in the US
While food insecurity is a leading public health issue, research shows that nutrition security may be a better target for disease prevention strategies.
Depression and Anxiety Reported in Teens With Type 1 Diabetes
Teens with type 1 diabetes should be screened for anxiety and depression at regular clinic visits, especially those who are newly diagnosed.
Metformin and Improved Clinical Outcomes in Comorbid Heart Failure and Diabetes
Researchers sought to evaluate the relationship between initiation of metformin and sulfonylurea therapy and clinical outcomes in patients with HF and diabetes.
miRNA May Help Detect Children at Increased Genetic Risk for Type 1 Diabetes
A team of researchers investigated whether changes in microRNA levels could be detected in whole-blood samples from children with HLA-conferred risk of type 1 diabetes.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Management of Chronic Wounds
Authors review the indications and contraindications, as well as the risks and benefits, of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in chronic wound management.
Depression and HRQOL Influence Disease Trajectory Among Patients With Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes
Investigators assessed whether depressive symptoms, eating disorders, and health-related quality of life were related to a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in youth and young adults.
BP Genetic Risk Score Linked to Risk for CV Events in Type 2 Diabetes
Each standard deviation increase in BP polygenic risk score linked to 12% increased hazard of adverse CV events.
Exercise May Reduce Post-COVID Diabetes and Depression
Taking a 15- to 30-minute brisk walk can help break the cycle of β-cell inflammation that leads to hyperglycemia and development of type 2 diabetes in patients with post-acute COVID-19.
Newly Diagnosed Diabetes at COVID-19 Admission Profiled
Lower levels of glucose and HbA1c, higher levels of inflammatory markers seen in COVID-19 patients with NDDM vs preexisting diabetes.
Calciphylaxis Diagnosis and Management in Primary Care
Author reviews calciphylaxis incidence, risk factors, pathogenesis, differential diagnoses, and treatment.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Common Among Girls With T2DM
Authors urge screening at the time of diabetes diagnosis.
Plant-Based Diet Reduces Risk of Severe COVID-19
Studies show that adhering to a plant-based diet reduces the risk of chronic conditions, which in turn reduces the risk of severe COVID-19 by 41%.
Type 1 Diabetes Diagnoses in Children Increased During Pandemic
The researchers found that during the COVID-19 year, 187 children were admitted for new-onset T1D vs 119 children admitted the previous year.
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